Delhi Vasant Kunj Rath Yatra: Expect slow traffic, regulations on these routes

1 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 16, 2026 02:01 PM IST

The commuters are advised to stay updated through Delhi Traffic Police channels. (File photo)

Delhi Traffic Police have put in place special arrangements for the Rath Yatra procession and festivities at D-2, Vasant Kunj.

According to an advisory issued by the traffic department, the vehicular movement on Mehrauli–Mahipalpur Road, especially near D-2 Vasant Kunj and Vasant Square Mall, is likely to remain slow and is subject to sporadic regulation between 4 pm and 8 pm.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Special traffic arrangements are in place in connection with the Rath Yatra (Gundicha Yatra) at D-2, Vasant Kunj on 16.07.2026.

Traffic movement on Mehrauli–Mahipalpur Road, particularly near D-2 Vasant Kunj and Vasant Square Mall, is likely to remain slow and… pic.twitter.com/Do1IdrBGQM

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) July 16, 2026

Here are the routes likely affected by the procession

• Mehrauli–Mahipalpur Road (D-2 Vasant Kunj to Vasant Square Mall)

• D-2 Vasant Kunj

• Vasant Square Mall vicinity

What the traffic police have advised the commuters

• Plan your journey and allow extra travel time

• Park vehicles only at designated parking areas

• Avoid roadside parking along the procession route

• Stay updated through Delhi Traffic Police channels